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Ethics, Professional Conduct & Public Relations Flashcards

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  1. An armed security officer at a shopping mall observes a teenager shoplifting. The teenager is a relative of the security company's client. How should the officer proceed?

    Answer: Apply the same response protocol used for any other shoplifting incident

    Equal enforcement of rules regardless of personal connections to the client upholds ethical conduct and impartiality.

  2. Which of the following best describes 'integrity' as it applies to an armed security officer's duties?

    Answer: Acting consistently with ethical principles whether or not one is being observed

    Integrity means adhering to ethical standards consistently, not only when being watched or evaluated.

  3. A client instructs an armed security officer to deny entry to individuals of a specific national origin. What should the officer do?

    Answer: Refuse the instruction as it violates anti-discrimination laws and report it to their employer

    Following discriminatory instructions violates federal anti-discrimination laws and the officer's own professional ethical obligations.

  4. What is the most important reason for an armed security officer to maintain a professional demeanor even in high-stress situations?

    Answer: To model calm behavior that can de-escalate tensions and protect public safety

    A calm, professional demeanor in stressful situations helps de-escalate confrontations and promotes a safer environment for everyone.

  5. An armed security officer overhears two coworkers planning to falsify log entries to cover up an unperformed patrol. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Report the planned falsification to a supervisor or through the ethics hotline

    Falsifying security records is a serious ethical and legal violation that must be reported through proper channels.

  6. How does positive public relations benefit an armed security officer's effectiveness on the job?

    Answer: It builds community trust that encourages cooperation and voluntary compliance

    Trust built through positive community interaction makes people more likely to cooperate, report threats, and comply with security directions.

  7. Which of the following actions violates professional ethics by misusing an armed security officer's authority?

    Answer: Using the officer's armed status to intimidate a personal acquaintance into compliance

    Using authority or the presence of a firearm to intimidate others for personal reasons is a serious abuse of power.